NATO CCDCOE to Research Battlefield Connectivity with Oracle 5G Solutions

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Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) and partner Druid Software were selected by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence on October 7, 2025 to design, deploy, and secure private 5G networks for NATO research, war‑gaming, and development.

A successful pilot verified Oracle's 5G Security Edge Protection Proxy (SEPP) on a Druid Raemis core over Oracle Roving Edge Devices, enabling secure 5G roaming, end‑to‑end confidentiality, and encryption in transit and at rest for allied communications.

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• NATO CCDCOE selection validates Oracle 5G solutions for military research
• Pilot verified Oracle SEPP as a trusted 5G roaming security solution
• SEPP deployed on Druid Raemis with Oracle Roving Edge Devices

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Oracle and Druid's verified private 5G deployment for NATO strengthens secure battlefield connectivity and interoperability.

The selection of Oracle and partner Druid Software by the NATO CCDCOE formalizes a technical pathway for private 5G research and war‑gaming by combining Oracle's 5G Security Edge Protection Proxy (SEPP) with Druid's Raemis core and Oracle Roving Edge Devices. This stack, verified after a pilot, targets secure roaming, end‑to‑end confidentiality, and data integrity for cross‑member communications, which matter for exercise fidelity and controlled experimentation.

Primary dependencies include continued technical verification, secure integration across member networks, and operational-scale deployments; risks include unresolved interoperability gaps and the need for independent security validation beyond the pilot. Watch for broader federation tests, formal NATO adoption steps, and any published security assessments or technical interoperability reports following Oct. 7, 2025.

NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence selects Oracle and Druid Software solutions to build and secure private 5G networks for research and war-gaming

LONDON, Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) has chosen Oracle and Oracle partner Druid Software to design, deploy, and secure private 5G networks for NATO research, war gaming, and development initiatives. The technologies will be pivotal in helping enable high-performance connectivity for cyber defence exercises that protect critical infrastructure from external threats.

Based in Tallinn, Estonia, the CCDCOE is a multinational, cyber defence hub. The Centre supports NATO and its member nations with interdisciplinary expertise in the field of cyber defence research, training, and exercises covering technology, strategy, operations, and law. As part of NATO's drive to enhance operational readiness, the CCDCOE supports building secure private networks across the alliance.

The CCDCOE has been advancing research on 5G networks to support NATO and its member nations. Secure, resilient 5G adds a vital layer to existing communications, while portable, private networks with seamless roaming enable faster, more effective data sharing, keeping NATO forces a step ahead of adversaries," said Tõnis Saar, Director of CCDCOE. "

As a result of a successful pilot program, the CCDCOE verified Oracle's 5G Security Edge Protection Proxy (SEPP) as a trusted solution for securing 5G roaming communications across NATO member networks. The SEPP is a core element of Oracle's 5G Core portfolio, deployed by communications service providers (CSPs) worldwide, to deliver end-to-end confidentiality and integrity for all 5G interconnect roaming messages. Oracle's SEPP software was deployed on a Druid 5G "Raemis" core network over Oracle Roving Edge Devices. This verification will enable Oracle to help NATO safeguard sensitive battlefield and research data and deliver seamless, secure connectivity between allied forces.

"Safeguarding mission-critical and sensitive information over communications networks is paramount to national and global security," said Andrew Morawski, executive vice president and general manager, Oracle Regulated Industries. "By bolstering 5G data security across roaming networks, Oracle technologies will help NATO forces enhance data integrity and gain operational advantages in high-stakes scenario planning and testing."

"Advanced 5G networks must deliver uncompromising data security to protect mission-critical communications," said Liam Kenny, CEO of Druid Software. "The combination of our Raemis platform with Oracle's technologies, provides NATO with secure and robust roaming and network federation capabilities, for greater interoperability and for operational superiority in high-pressure scenarios."

The NATO CCDCOE, as an accredited NATO entity, shares its research outcomes with NATO allies and like-minded nations for military use.

Oracle Communications SEPP is equipped with the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA) recommended firewall capabilities and other security hardening measures, which combine the common practices of encryption in transit and encryption at rest. The former guards against data exposure in the network, and the latter secures data from attack on storage media.

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FAQ

What did NATO CCDCOE announce about Oracle (ORCL) on October 7, 2025?

NATO CCDCOE selected Oracle and Druid to design, deploy, and secure private 5G networks for research and war‑gaming.

How was Oracle's 5G SEPP validated for NATO use in 2025?

A successful pilot verified Oracle's SEPP deployed on a Druid Raemis core network over Oracle Roving Edge Devices.

What security features does Oracle Communications SEPP provide for NATO networks?

SEPP offers GSMA‑recommended firewall capabilities plus encryption in transit and encryption at rest for roaming messages.

How does the Oracle and Druid deployment affect NATO operational readiness?

The deployment aims to enable secure, resilient private 5G and seamless roaming to speed data sharing for exercises and research.

Will Oracle's 5G solution be used across NATO member networks immediately?

The announcement describes verified pilot results and selection for design and deployment; timing for wider rollout was not specified.

What does the CCDCOE selection mean for Oracle's regulated‑industries business (ORCL)?

It represents a strategic credential in regulated and defense sectors by demonstrating SEPP deployment and interoperability with Druid.